How Rare are 100 Percent Pokémon GO?
Introduction
Pokémon GO is a popular mobile game that allows players to capture and train virtual Pokémon in the real world. One of the key features of the game is the individual values (IVs) of each Pokémon, which determine its stats and potential in battles. A 100 percent IV Pokémon, also known as a "perfect IV" or "full IV," is considered to be extremely rare. In this article, we will explore the rarity of 100 percent IV Pokémon in Pokémon GO and discuss how they can be obtained.
Chances of Obtaining a 100 Percent IV Pokémon
According to Pokémon GO’s developer, Niantic, the chance of obtaining a 100 percent IV Pokémon is 1/4096, or 0.0244%. This means that out of every 4,096 Pokémon captured, only one will have a perfect IV spread.
IV Rolls and How They Affect the Rarity of 100 Percent IV Pokémon
Pokémon IVs are determined by three random rolls: Attack, Defense, and Stamina. Each roll can result in a value from 0 to 15, and the total value of all three rolls determines the Pokémon’s IV. To achieve a 100 percent IV, a Pokémon must have an IV value of 15 for each of the three stats. The rarity of 100 percent IV Pokémon is increased by the fact that there are only 16 possible IV combinations that can result in a perfect IV spread.
Factors Affecting the Rarity of 100 Percent IV Pokémon
Several factors can affect the rarity of 100 percent IV Pokémon:
- IV spreads: As mentioned earlier, there are only 16 possible IV combinations that can result in a perfect IV spread. This reduces the chances of obtaining a 100 percent IV Pokémon.
- Stat distributions: The distribution of stats in Pokémon GO also affects the